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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.11, 447.00 and 135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.11, 447.00 and 135.71 is: 203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.11 : 447.00 = 135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.11/447.00 = 135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.11x = 447.00 × 135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.11x = 60,661.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,661.30/298.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.48

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